JOHN JORROCKS AND OTHER CHARACTERS: FROM THE WORKS OF ROBERT SURTEES. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, DATED CHRISTMAS 1947.

GERALD FRENCH, ILLUSTRATED BY THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF YPRES.

Published by HUTCHINSON & CO. LTD., 1947

About this Item

Bright post box red coloured cloth, hardback book, with lovely gilt design on front board, and slightly faded gilt title impressions on the spine. No jacket. The book is in really good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. The odd spot of foxing, hardly noticeable. Inscribed by the author on first blank page, with the words "The Three Musketeers" with every good wish, from the author. Christmas 1947. There are twelve fabulous illustrations that were illustrated by The Right Honourable the Earl of Ypres, which apparently was the brother of the author, Lieut.-Col. the Hon. Gerald French, D.S.O. There is also a preface by the author. 124 pages all intact, all pages, text and illustrations are in really good, clean, readable order. Printed in Great Britain at St. Albans by the Mayflower Press (of Plymouth) William Brendon & Son Ltd. An ideal book for all historical hunting enthusiasts.

Seller Inventory # 1291

Bibliographic Details

• Title: JOHN JORROCKS AND OTHER CHARACTERS: FROM THE WORKS OF ROBERT SURTEES. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, DATED CHRISTMAS 1947.
• Publisher: HUTCHINSON & CO. LTD.
• Publication Date: 1947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)